(NGSS).  Illinois is among the 26 lead states that have worked collaboratively to update science standards, called Next Generation Science Standards.

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 Illinois is among the 26 lead states that have worked collaboratively to update science standards, called Next Generation Science Standards.  Eight states have adopted NGSS: Rhode Island, Kentucky, Vermont, Maryland, Kansas, Delaware, California and Washington.

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 The Illinois Building Capacity for State Science Education (IL BCSSE).  This is a diverse group of K-12 educators, higher education, informal educators and representatives from business and industry

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 NGSS was adopted by the Illinois State Board of Education on February 19, 2014. The NGSS will go into effect beginning in the 2016-17 School Year.

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 Common Science Curriculum throughout the United States  Prepare students for future Careers and College  Have an organized set of standards for all to follow  Start Earlier and Get Farther  60% of careers require post-secondary education

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